January 1971 was a particularly noteworthy month for Derby County. It commenced on January 2nd with an FA Cup third-round tie away to Chester. Derby emerged victorious with a score of 2-1 thanks to goals from Frank Wignall and Archie Gemmill. Notably, this was a significant match for Colin Boulton who was drafted in…
Leyton Orient Fans’ Trust and RamsTrust are disappointed by the Football Association’s decision to schedule the kick-off time of our third round FA Cup tie for 6pm on Saturday 11 January 2025. This decision has been taken solely to suit the requirements for screening the game to various international viewing audiences ahead of the needs…
As part of a series celebrating Derby’s second league title in 1974/75, RamsTrust takes a look back at November 1974. The month started with Derby in 7th place, five points behind league leaders Liverpool. First up for the Rams in November was a trip to Elland Road to face old foes Leeds Utd, less…
Monday March 13th, 1972, is a date that is firmly locked in my memory bank. It was the day of the FA Cup 5th round second replay (yes we used to keep going until a game produced a winner in those days) between Arsenal and Derby which was played at Leicester City’s Filbert Street…
50 years ago we were in the midst of a second League title winning season and here RamsTrust takes a look back at October 1974. The month started with Derby in 8th spot, 5 points behind early leaders Ipswich but within a chasing pack including Manchester City and Liverpool. Our first game in October…